The Seekers
The Story of Man's Continuing Quest to Understand His World Knowledge Trilogy (3)
By Daniel J. Boorstin | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
About the book
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
From the author of The Discoverers and The Creators, an incomparable history of man's essential questions: \"Who are we?\" and \"Why are we here?\"
Daniel J. Boorstin, the bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Americans, introduces us to some of the great pioneering seekers whose faith and thought have for centuries led man's search for meaning.
Moses sought truth in God above while Sophocles looked to reason. Thomas More and Machiavelli pursued truth through social change. And in the modern age, Marx and Einstein found meaning in the sciences. In this epic intellectual adventure story, Boorstin follows the great seekers from the heroic age of prophets and philosophers to the present age of skepticism as they grapple with the great questions that have always challenged man.
Editions of The Seekers
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679434450
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375704758
- EBook
- ISBN 9780679462705
Read an Excerpt
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
From the author of The Discoverers and The Creators, an incomparable history of man's essential questions: \"Who are we?\" and \"Why are we here?\"
Daniel J. Boorstin, the bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Americans, introduces us to some of the great pioneering seekers whose faith and thought have for centuries led man's search for meaning.
Moses sought truth in God above while Sophocles looked to reason. Thomas More and Machiavelli pursued truth through social change. And in the modern age, Marx and Einstein found meaning in the sciences. In this epic intellectual adventure story, Boorstin follows the great seekers from the heroic age of prophets and philosophers to the present age of skepticism as they grapple with the great questions that have always challenged man.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Seekers about?
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
From the author of The Discoverers and The Creators, an incomparable history of man's essential questions: \"Who are we?\" and \"Why are we here?\"
Daniel J. Boorstin, the bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Americans, introduces us to some of the great pioneering seekers whose faith and thought have for centuries led man's search for meaning.
Moses sought truth in God above while Sophocles looked to reason. Thomas More and Machiavelli pursued truth through social change. And in the modern age, Marx and Einstein found meaning in the sciences. In this epic intellectual adventure story, Boorstin follows the great seekers from the heroic age of prophets and philosophers to the present age of skepticism as they grapple with the great questions that have always challenged man.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Seekers?
History and Archaeology > History > General and world history
Where can I read a sample of The Seekers?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679434450
Is The Seekers part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Knowledge Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Seekers?
Daniel J. Boorstin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Seekers is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679434450) and paperback(ISBN 9780375704758) and ebook(ISBN 9780679462705)
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